Saab unveils Gripen Aggressor with eyes toward UK, US

Adapting the Gripen C fighter, Saab hopes the Gripen Aggressor will be a contender for Britain’s Air Support to Defence Operational Training requirement, and part of the U.S. Air Force’s Adversary Air opportunity. The company’s Gripen test pilot shares details with Defense News Executive Editor Jill Aitoro.

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